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Fla. Stat. § 794.053 — Lewd or lascivious written solicitation of certain minors

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 794: Sexual Battery, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 794.053

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 794.053Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
A person 24 years of age or older who solicits a person who is 16 or 17 years of age in writing to commit a lewd or lascivious act commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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Questions this section answers

Is lewd or lascivious written solicitation of certain minors a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Lewd or lascivious written solicitation of certain minors is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 794.053.

Which Florida statute covers lewd or lascivious written solicitation of certain minors?

Lewd or lascivious written solicitation of certain minors is governed by Fla. Stat. § 794.053 (Lewd or lascivious written solicitation of certain minors).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.